Major
Industrial Engineering
Research Interests
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Group Technology & Cellular Manufacturing Systems
Computer Integrated Process Planning and Scheduling Systems
Technology Management
Education
Ph.D, The Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A., 1982
Selected Publications
1. Cho K.K., Ahn B.H., "A Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Group Scheduling with Sequence Dependent Group Setup Time", International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 442-448, 2003
2. Cho K.K., Oh S.C., Kim I.H., " A Method for Automatic Tolerance Charting in a Process Planning", International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 400-406, 2003
3. Cho K.K., Park K.N., Jeong S.C.,"A study on the development of the integrative credit rating systems using rough set analysis", International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 345-352, 2003
4. Cho K.K., Ahn J.H., Lee D.J., Kim H.Y., "Effects of synchronizing errors on cutting performance in the ultra-high-speed tapping" ,CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 53-56, 2003
5. Cho K.K., Ahn J.H., "Intelligently automated polishing for high quality surface formation of sculptured die", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 130-131, pp. 339-344, 2002
6. Chunh, K. H., Baek, T. H., Park, J. C., and Cho, K. K., "A Case Study on Application of Heavy Industry Capital Investment Appraisal and Management Procedure," International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 7(4), pp. 296-303, 2000.
7. Cho, K. K., Sun, J. G., and Oh, J. S., "An Automated Welding Operation Planning System for Block Assembly in Shipbuilding," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 60-61, pp. 203-209, 1999.
8. Cha, S. W., and Cho, K. K., "Development of DVD for the Next Generation by Axiomatic Approach," Annals of the CIRP, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 85-88, 1999.
9. Cho, K. K., Oh, J. S., Ryu, K. R., and Choi, H. R., "An Integrated Process Planning and Scheduling System for Block Assembly in Shipbuilding," CIRP Annals, Vol. 47/1, pp. 419-422, 1998.
10. Cho, K. K., "Manufacturing Technology in Korea," Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 31, No. 3/4, pp. 543-549, 1996.
Professional Experiences
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, The University of British Columbia, Canada (2000-2001)
Director, Research Institute of Mechanical Technology, Pusan National University, Korea (1994-1998)
Dean, College of Engineering, Pusan National University, Korea(1992-1994)
Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University, Korea (1985-present)
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University (1970 - 1985 )
Professional Societies & Activities
Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, U.S.A.
Senior Member, The Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
President, The Korean Society of Industrial Engineers, Korea (1995-1996)
Editor, International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Applications and Practice, U.S.A. (1998-Present)
Associate Editor, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, U.S.A. (2000-Present)
Active Member, CIRP, France (1990-Present)
Senior Member, The Institute of Industrial Engineers, U.S.A. (1990-Present)
Honors and Awards
The Outstanding Academic Award, Korean Society of Industrial Engineers (1993)
The Academic Award, The Nulwon Foundation, Korea (1999)
International Joint Research & Activities